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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed several items on the floor that had a diameter of less than 1 inch that were being used in a project. There were infants and toddlers moving about the room freely and had access to these items which could be a choking hazard. Certification representatives observed facility child #2 in a walker pull a plastic bag of cups off a shelf and put the bag in their mouth before staff intervened. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items were immediately swept off the floor and made inaccessible. The plastic bag was removed from the child care area and made inaccessible. The operator will talk with all staff and remind them when mixed grouped ages are together, the activities must be appropriate for all ages in the room and there should be no choking hazards in a child care space. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the rest equipment in the main classroom were not labeled for use by a specific child. Certification Representatives also observed facility child #1 who is an infant, was not sleeping in age appropriate rest equipment. The child slept in a bouncy chair for approximately 15 minutes before Certification Rep alerted staff the child could not sleep in the equipment as it is not proper rest equipment for an infant. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that the rest equipment including on the pack and plays are labeled with a child's name or there is a chart in the room that shows which child has the numbered rest equipment. The operator will remind all staff to check and ensure the labels are on the rest equipment at all times. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.105(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the rest equipment a toddler was in did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. The sides had a playpen on each side and a third side was up against the wall. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will review the requirement of two feet of space on three sides of rest equipment when a child is using it. The operator will show staff how the rest equipment should be set up for the children to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Certification Representative observed that 7 children were left alone in the back childcare room when facility staff #1 left the children to go to the front of the building to answer the front door. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that children were being supervised properly. Certification Representatives observed that while facility staff #2 was opening the door for Certification Reps, facility child #3 walked out of the child care space and into the back hallway unsupervised. Certification Representatives alerted facility staff #2 that the child walked into the hallway alone. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of Correction Date - 8/5/2026 Effective immediately children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. The operator will meet with all staff to review supervision requirements. Plan of Correction Date - 9/5/2026 The operator will require all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children from an approved training entity. Plan of Correction Date - 10/23/2026 The operator will submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children and maintaining ratios is followed. The operator will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representative observed that staff put facility children #2 and #3 in a high chair to watch an Elmo show on tv for approximately 20 minutes. Facility staff #2 acknowledged that she was using the high chairs so the children would watch the movie without moving around This was observed at approximately 10:45 am and staff acknowledged lunch was not being started until 11:30 am. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps or any other equipment to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will review with all staff the policy of not using equipment for the purpose of restricting a child's movement or containing a child. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.115(b)(3) - Emptied daily | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.115(b)(3) Description: Emptied daily Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a wading pool in the outdoor playspace with stagnant green slimy water that was not emptied. Correction Required: A wading pool shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will remove the wading pool from the child care space. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #2 changing diapers with two children. On both occasions the staff did not was their hands or the child's hands with soap and water as required. The staff used hand sanitizer instead of soap which is not permitted. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator spoke with staff regarding the requirement for children's hand washing with soap and water. The operator informed staff that hand sanitizer can not replace handwashing with soap and water before meals, snack, after toileting and after being diapered. The operator will remind all staff of this requirement. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not a current health assessment on file for facility staff #1. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that staff working with children had health assessments on file. After reviewing the file of facility staff #2, it was noted that there was not a health assessment on file for staff who was working with children. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff #1 will obtain a current health assessment. Facility staff #2 will obtain a copy of her health assessment. Both health assessments will be on file at the facility before the staff are permitted to work in the facility. Effective immediately no staff will work at the facility until a health assessment is reviewed and on file at the facility prior to initial service. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a bottle containing milk or formula that was sitting on a shelf, accessible to other children. The bottle was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will talk to parents about labeling their child's nursers and bottles with the child's name. The operator will remind staff to check that all nursers and bottles are labeled with a specific child's name and if it is not, the staff will label the bottle. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.17 Description: Liability Insurance Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not proof of current liability insurance on file at the facility. The insurance documentation on file expired in May 2026. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify the facility insurance policy was on file at the facility. The operator provided Certification Representative with a copy of an insurance policy that did not list the facility address. Certification Representative spoke with the agent from the insurance company on 8/5/2026 who stated that the operator does not have an insurance policy with the insurance company for the Castor Avenue location. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator is in touch with the insurance company and will obtain the required insurance and documents for general liability insurance. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, the file for facility staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain two written references for facility staff #2 and maintain those reference in the file at all times. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not an FBI clearance on file for facility staff #1 who was working alone with children. The operator reported that the FBI clearance was requested but not received yet. There was not the required documentation on file at the facility that the FBI clearance request and fingerprinting was completed. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that facility staff #1 was removed from child care duties until all of their clearances were obtained. Certification Representatives asked facility staff #2, who was working alone with children, if there was another staff present. Facility staff #2 stated that facility staff #1 went to the back to use the bathroom. Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 had left the building through a back door and was standing outside, behind the facility. The operator stated that facility staff #1 was not working at the time but was dropping of her own children to the facility. The operator acknowledged that facility staff #1 had not provided an FBI clearance at this point. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that facility staff #1 is removed from the child care duties and is not working in the facility. The operator will speak to facility staff #1 about dropping children off. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not documentation of education or experience in the file for facility staff #1 to verify that staff qualified as at least a primary staff person. Certification Representative observed facility staff #1 was working alone with children. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify the plan of correction was implemented. At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, facility staff #2 was observed alone with children and there was not documentation of education in the file to verify that facility staff #2 qualified as a least a primary staff person. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: A primary staff person is responsible for the supervision of children receiving care in the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will be onsite every day to ensure there is a qualified primary staff person onsite at all times who is responsible for the supervision of children until all staff file issues have been resolved |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed facility staff person #1 working alone with 7 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children. At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that facility staff #2 was working alone with 6 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of Correction Date: 8/5/2026 - When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group will be determine the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Plan of Correction Date - 10/23/2026 The legal entity will submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.62(c) Description: Space safe for large muscle activity Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representative observed items in the outdoor space that made the space unsafe for large muscle activity. Certification Representative observed a dirty wading pool that had green slime, an empty beer can and a double A battery in the facility play space. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will remind all staff to keep the outdoor play area safe and free from any hazards. The operator will empty and remove the wading pool, beer can and battery from the outdoor play space. The operator will ensure that the outdoor play space is checked regularly by staff to ensure there are no unsafe items on the premises. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed that 3 electrical outlets were uncovered in the back child care area where there were 3 children who were 5 years of age or younger. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that the electrical outlets were covered and observed an outlet in the back child care space was missing a cover. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE** Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will speak to all staff and remind them to replace any outlet covers if they unplug any items. The operator will ensure that all staff check to ensure electric outlets have covers at all times. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection of 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a large bottle of handsanitizer in the child care space that was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was immediately made inaccessible. The operator will ensure all staff are made aware they need to keep all toxins either locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the wall area behind the bathroom sink was peeling. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will have the wall area repaired. The operator ensure children are supervised in the bathroom and do not access the peeled wall area. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Certification Representative observed that 7 children were left alone in the back childcare room when facility staff #1 left the children to go to the front of the building to answer the front door. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for facility staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the SE Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator reviewed the facility supervision policy with facility staff #1. Facility staff #1 obtained additional supervision and child safety training. The operator will submit weekly documentation of supervision and staff:child ratios to the regional office for a period of 3 months. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not a current health assessment on file for facility staff #1. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff #1 was removed from child care until a health assessment with TB and all other required documents are obtained and on file at the facility. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.17 Description: Liability Insurance Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not proof of current liability insurance on file at the facility. The insurance documentation on file expired in May 2026. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the new insurance was added to the folder. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not an FBI clearance on file for facility staff #1 who was working alone with children. The operator reported that the FBI clearance was requested but not received yet. There was not the required documentation on file at the facility that the FBI clearance request and fingerprinting was completed. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff #1 was removed from child care duties. No staff will be left alone with children until all clearances are obtained. Additional staff were hired to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not documentation of education or experience in the file for facility staff #1 to verify that staff qualified as at least a primary staff person. Certification Representative observed facility staff #1 was working alone with children. Correction Required: A primary staff person is responsible for the supervision of children receiving care in the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff #1 was removed from child care duties and will not work at the facility until verification of education and experience is obtained. The operator has hired additional staff to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed 1 staff person working alone with 7 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two new staff were hired due to shortages and call outs to ensure compliance. The operator will submit documentation to verify compliance with staff:child ratios to the regional office weekly for a period of three months. Effective immediately, the operator will maintain the required staff:child ratios. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed that 3 electrical outlets were uncovered in the back child care area where there were 3 children who were 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electrical outlets will stay covered at all times. |
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| 2026-04-02 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 4/2/2026, Certification Representative observed the fire alarm panel was beeping and a trouble signal was flashing. The operator could not demonstrate the fire alarm system was in good working order. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will have a technician come out to look at the fire alarm system and fix any issues. The operator will obtain documentation from the fire system technician that the fire system was repaired and is in good working order. |
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| 2026-01-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-07 | Initial review | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of onsite inspection 11/7/2025, Certification Representative observed wires hanging along the outside wall of the outdoor play space that would be accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will have all wires within reach of children covered with a protective capping to prevent children from accessing wires. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the physicians telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Included the physicians telephone number. Will make sure all children's forms are complete when parents hand them in. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2018 during the renewal inspection observed staff person #1's health assessment the box was checked yes for the staff person having a communicable disease. For staff person #2 observed her health assessment is not within 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For staff person #1 will have the physician correct the form. For staff person #2 will have health form completed on 3/122019. Will make sure all staff are up to date with paperwork. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during renewal inspection observed the electrical outlet in the infant room did not have a receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet. Will make sure all electrical outlets are covered at all times. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed hand sanitizer child accessible in the Dolphins area in the first room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer was made child inaccessible and will be child inaccessible at all times. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed peeled pain in the first room Sharks and Dolphins area. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will do a spot check and paint where necessary. Will do periodic spot checks so there is no peeled paint. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 1, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE 17 CHILDREN PRESENT DURING NAPTIME AT THE FACILITY WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. STAFF PERSON # 1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 LEFT THE FACILITY TO GO ON LUNCH BREAK.-CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were trained on 3270.55(b) and all staff are to stay in the building unless a staff called in a sub to take their spot. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:35 AM, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS STANDING IN BACK OF THE FACILITY ON THE SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AND OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 1 ALONE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH 15 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD PER STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 . THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE FACILITY THROUGH THE FRONT ENTRANCE. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES OF RINGING THE BELL FACILITY STAFF DID NOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE RETURNED TO THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AND OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 3 EXITING THE FACILITY JOINING THE GROUP IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 1. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE RETURNED TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND RANG THE BELL AGAIN. STAFF PERSON # 2 THEN OPENED THE DOOR. WHEN THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE GAINED ACCESS OF THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 3 WERE THEN IN THE BACK PLAY SPACE WITH 10 CHILDREN. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 was fired due to non-compliance of ratios. Staff was trained several times on ratio and did not make staff person # 2 aware that she was going inside. All staff have been trained. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.62(b)(2) - Toddler - 50 sq ft/child | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018 , THERE WERE 15 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT HAS AN ESTABLISHED MEASURED CAPACITY OF 6. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD. Correction Required: The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were refreshed on how many children were allowed in the yard; The capacity in the yard will be maintained. |
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| 2018-05-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANOUNCED INSPECTION, A FILE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 5/16/18 director made files of child # 1 and child # 2s file and placed in both files cabinets at both child care facilities; the director will review staff files every 4 months to ensure paperwork is updated. |
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| 2018-05-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE A FILE AT THE FACILTY. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On May 16, 2018 the director made copies of all staff files and placed in both daycare file cabinets just in case of an emergency and staff have to be rotated between centers; Director will periodically check the files to make sure they are up to date. |
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| 2018-05-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 was retrained on ratio. Director will continue to train staff person on names and ages of children in her care. The staff person will receive training on better kid care. Ratio will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS; ALL CHILDRENS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 AND # 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES; ALL CHILDRENS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 24-MONTH PERIOD. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON RECORD WAS DATED 10/8/15. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF PERSON WILL OBTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT; ALL STAFF WILL HAVE UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ON RECORD. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE RECORD WILL BE UPDATED BY THE PARENT TO INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURES; ALL CHILDRENS RECORDS WILL INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT INFORMATION. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WALKING EXCURSIONS. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE RECORD WILL BE UPDATED BY THE PARENT TO INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURES; ALL CHILDRENS RECORDS WILL INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT INFORMATION. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES WILL BE OBTAINED AND PLACED IN THE RECORD; ALL STAFF RECORDS WILL INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 RECEIVED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF PERSON WILL RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN; ALL STAFF WILL RECEIVE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 2, # 3, AND # 4 OBTAINED AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF WILL OBTAIN 6 HOURS OF TRAINING; ALL STAFF WILL ALWAYS COMPLETE AT MINIMUM 6 HOURS OF TRAINING ANNUALLY. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 2, # 3, AND # 4 RECEIVED FIRESAFETY TRAINING WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL RECEIVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING; ALL STAFF WILL RECEIVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ANNUALLY. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 HIRE DATE 6/30/16, DID NOT INCLUDE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF PERSON WILL COMPLETE THE MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING; ALL STAFF RECORDS WILL INCLUDE REQUIRED CLEARANCE INFORMATION. |
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| 2018-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERFORMING. (AIDE) Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF PERSON WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WHICH WILL BE PLACED IN THE RECORD; ALL STAFF RECORDS WILL INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. |
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| 2017-10-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 24, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS ALONE IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A ONE YEAR OLD. STAFF PERSON # 1 ACKNOWLEDGED SHE WAS NOT IN RATIO DUE TO STAFF PERSON # 2 LEAVING THE GROUP TO GO TO THE RESTROOM.- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STAFF:CHILD RATIOS THROUGH THE REGIONAL KEY. SE REGIONAL OFFICE OF OCDEL WILL MAKE THE REFERRAL TO THE REGIONAL KEY. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 was terminated from the facility for not following the proper policies and procedures for the center. All other staff will be trained by South-east PA Keys. Director has been attempting to contact the keys daily and there is no response. Update- On 11/15/17 All staff have completed the Ratio (1 hour) and Counting Children (1 Hour) - adding up to 2 hours and were placed in the file. |
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| 2017-10-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(3) - Responsible designee | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 10, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 2 WHO WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE STAFF OR CHILDREN'S FILES. Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR ARRIVED AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE FILES; WHEN A STAFF PERSON IS DESIGNATED AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAING COMPLIANCE THE STAFF PERSON WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FILES. |
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| 2017-10-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 10, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE 12 CHILDREN OF MIXED AGE FROM YOUNG TODDLER TO PRESCHOOL IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A ONE YEAR OLD. Correction Required: THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff: Child Ratio will be maintained at all times, Staff person # 3 arrived to the facility to assist in maintaining ratio; In the event of an emergency or ratio requirements the Director will ensure appropriate staffing takes place to maintain ratio at all times. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR 5 OUT OF 5 OF THE CHILDREN DID NOT SPECIFY THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL UPDATE THE AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELAEASE PERSONS; AGREEMENTS FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 AND # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY NUMBER. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY NUMBER; AGREEMENTS FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN WILL INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY NUMBER. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON; EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR 4 OUT OF 4 OF THE CHILDREN IN THE REAR INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE SPACE WHERE THE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THE SPACE WHERE THE CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING CARE; EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, A WRITTEN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE REAR INFANT/TODDLER SECTION OF THE FACILTY OR IN THE FRONT OLDER TODDLER SECTION OF THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A WRITTEN EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE POSTED IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE IN THE FACILITY; THE WRITTEN EMEREGENCY PLAN WILL ALWAYS BE POSTED IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE IN THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 ENROLLMENT DATE 9/6/16, AND # CHILD 5 ENROLLMENT DATE 3/8/17, DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A HEALTH REPORT FOR THE CHILDREN; ALL PARENTS WILL ALWAYS BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DOB 11/23/15, WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THE LAST HEALTH REPORT WAS DATED 2/28/17. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL OBTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT; PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE UPDATED HEALTH REPORTS FOR ALL CHILDREN. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT CLEAN THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE AFTER DIAPERING CHILD # 1. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff received training on proper diaper changing procedure; Director will conduct surprise diaper checks to ensure staff are following proper procedures. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS AFTER DIAPERING CHILD # 1. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff received training on diaper changing procedures; Director will conduct surprise checks to ensure staff are using proper diapering procedures. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.161(b) - Food handling- DOH/DER | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE PRODUCED BY STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS EXPIRED. THE CERTIFCATE EXPIRED AS OF 3/1/2017 Correction Required: Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 received food safety training on 9/29/17; All trainings and Certificates will be kept up to date. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE LOCAL SAFETY TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE PROGRAM'S LOCATION AND USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL SAFETY TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES WILL BE ESTANLISHED; THE LOCAL SAFETY TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING ANNUALLY. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE FOR THE 2003 DODGE CARAVAN THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 ACKNOWLEDGED WAS A VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON # 3 IDENTIFIED AS THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE COULD NOT PRODUCE INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR THE VEHICLE. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER SENT VEHICLE INSURANCE INFORMATION VIA EMAIL ON 9/13/17; INSURANCE INFORMATION WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON # 3 IDENTIFIED AS THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE COULD NOT PRODUCE LIABILITY INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR THE FACILITY. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER SENT LIABILITY INSURANCE INFORMATION VIA EMAIL ON 9/13/17; A COPY OF THE INSURANCE POLICY WILL ALWAYS BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 WAS NOT UPDATED IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THE FEE AGREEMENT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 WAS NOT UPDATED IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENTS WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FEE AGREEMENT INFORMATION; EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FEE AGREEMENT INFORMATION WILL ALWAYS BE UDATED ATLEAST ONCE IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTON, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD AND SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL UPDATE THE RECORD TO INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES; THE RECORD FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE THAT THE MANTOUX TUBERCULIN SCREENING TEST WAS APPLIED. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 returned to the physician to have the date applied; All staff will have completed health assessments and PPD prior to being hired at the facility. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON FAMILY REFERENCES. ONE OF THE REFERENCE LETTERS IN THE RECORD DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE OR PRINTED NAME TO VERIFY THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WROTE THE LETTER. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 had reference letter completed properly; All staff will have reference letters with signatures prior to working at the facility. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE REGUALTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE WILL BE POSTED IN THE FACILITY; THE REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE WILL ALWAYS BE POSTED IN THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT INCLUDE SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATIONS AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE UPDATED TO INLCUDE THE SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATION; THE EMERGENCY PLAN WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATIONS. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1, HIRE DATE 7/13/16, COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.(AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 completed mandated reporter training; All staff will have trainings and clearance information and all information will be kept in the record. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE CLEANING MATERIALS THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 WAS USING IN THE INFANT/TODDLER SECTION OF THE FACILITY WAS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL LABELED CONTAINER OR IN A CONTAINER THAT SPECIFIED THE CONTENTS. THE CLEANING MATERIALS OBSERVED WERE IN A ORANGE BUCKET THAT DID NOT HAVE A LABEL ATTACHED. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director labeled all bottles and sanitizer buckets throughout the center; All staff received training on how to properly use, label and store sanitizers in the center. Staff will continue to make sure the bottles are properly stored and labeled. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE BLUE WALL NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE WALL WILL BE REPAIRED; CHIPPING PAINT WILL NOT BE PRESENT ON ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOORS SURFACES OF THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENT WERE NOT POSTED AT EACH SINK, TOILET AND DIAPERING AREA IN THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS WILL BE POSTED AT EACH SINK, TOILET AND DIAPERING AREA; HANDWASHING SIGNS WILL ALWAYS BE POSTED. |
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